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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.99, 4,264.88 and 2,409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.99, 4,264.88 and 2,409.05 is: 3,611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.99 : 4,264.88 = 2,409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.99/4,264.88 = 2,409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.99x = 4,264.88 × 2,409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.99x = 10,274,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274,293.86/2,844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.36

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